The new drier replaces drying and storage techniques that cause aflatoxin contamination and losses from pests
- Between 30 – 40% of produce lost after harvest
- Frequent death and illness from aflatoxin contamination
- Drudgery of carrying maize in and out to dry in the sun
- Poor drying and storage techniques
Solution
- Fast drying due to high temperatures
- solar and desiccant drying
- Drying at night and on cloudy days
- Prevents aflatoxin contamination, Pest and rodent proof
- One drier head for multiple containers hence affordable
- Same container for drying and storage
- No movement of grain for drying and storage
- Capacity between 1 and 30 bags
- Possibility for periodic air circulation during storage
